{"title":"Dual dynamic CAN and graphene oxide offer unique synergism in improving mechanical properties and introducing self-healing in carbon fiber composites","authors":"Sampath Parasuram, Sandeep Tripathi, Mukesh Rajendra Jain, Akash Basu, Akshay Sunil Salvi, S. Kumar, Suryasarathi Bose","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108959","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study demonstrates the use of a dual dynamic covalent adaptive network (CAN) based vitrimer sizing system as an effective interfacial modification to achieve improved mechanical performance and introduce self-healing in carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy (CFRE) composites. The dynamic crosslinker used here is 3,3-Dithiodipropionic acid, which, when combined with DGEBA-based epoxy prepolymer, installs a dual dynamic CAN in the system. Thermal transitions, degradation behavior, and viscoelastic performance were analyzed using DSC, TGA, and DMA techniques. The vitrimer-based sizing and graphene oxide (GO) incorporated in the matrix synergistically improve the mechanical performance with a noteworthy increase of 23 % and 18 % in ILSS and FS values, respectively. Following a self-healing treatment at 180 °C for 30 min, there was a remarkable 46 % recovery in ILSS value. Additionally, the GO-CFRE system demonstrated an EMI shielding effectiveness of −46 dB. This study also explored the electrothermal heating and de-icing performance of the modified CFRE system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":282,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","volume":"195 ","pages":"Article 108959"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing","FirstCategoryId":"1","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359835X25002532","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING","Score":null,"Total":0}
Dual dynamic CAN and graphene oxide offer unique synergism in improving mechanical properties and introducing self-healing in carbon fiber composites
This study demonstrates the use of a dual dynamic covalent adaptive network (CAN) based vitrimer sizing system as an effective interfacial modification to achieve improved mechanical performance and introduce self-healing in carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy (CFRE) composites. The dynamic crosslinker used here is 3,3-Dithiodipropionic acid, which, when combined with DGEBA-based epoxy prepolymer, installs a dual dynamic CAN in the system. Thermal transitions, degradation behavior, and viscoelastic performance were analyzed using DSC, TGA, and DMA techniques. The vitrimer-based sizing and graphene oxide (GO) incorporated in the matrix synergistically improve the mechanical performance with a noteworthy increase of 23 % and 18 % in ILSS and FS values, respectively. Following a self-healing treatment at 180 °C for 30 min, there was a remarkable 46 % recovery in ILSS value. Additionally, the GO-CFRE system demonstrated an EMI shielding effectiveness of −46 dB. This study also explored the electrothermal heating and de-icing performance of the modified CFRE system.
期刊介绍:
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing is a comprehensive journal that publishes original research papers, review articles, case studies, short communications, and letters covering various aspects of composite materials science and technology. This includes fibrous and particulate reinforcements in polymeric, metallic, and ceramic matrices, as well as 'natural' composites like wood and biological materials. The journal addresses topics such as properties, design, and manufacture of reinforcing fibers and particles, novel architectures and concepts, multifunctional composites, advancements in fabrication and processing, manufacturing science, process modeling, experimental mechanics, microstructural characterization, interfaces, prediction and measurement of mechanical, physical, and chemical behavior, and performance in service. Additionally, articles on economic and commercial aspects, design, and case studies are welcomed. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure they contribute significantly and innovatively, maintaining high standards for content and presentation. The editorial team aims to expedite the review process for prompt publication.